If you’re like me, you have a diverse caseload of kids that learn the social-emotional skills we want to teach
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One box I can always count on being checked on the needs assessment is ☑WORRY. Our students are coming to school with
As a school counselor or other mental health provider in a school, you rarely have the resources to see students in individual
Empower students to escape negative thinking traps by guiding them to reframe negative thoughts. Once students identify these cognitive distortions, real change
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What is Your Go To Self Care Activity?
You know you should be incorporating self-care. You know you can’t pour from an empty cup. Sometimes it just takes hearing from others who get it. So Confident Counselors, what is your go to self care activity? [su_divider top=”no” style=”double” divider_color=”#af1c1c” link_color=”#000000″] [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#af1c1c” link_color=”#000000″][/su_divider] My two favorite self care activities are baking and
Organizational skills are important to a student's success at any age. That said, it can be a bit of a dry topic.
As counselors, we are constantly trying to help students make progress academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. We know how necessary it is to
Creating a Culture of KindnessI recently saw a video on Facebook about two apples. Two apples you are probably thinking? Stay with
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using Paper Lunch Bags
Mental Fills
Following the positive response of “Five Ways To Use Tissue Boxes in Counseling,” I wanted to share additional ways I use crafts in my therapy practice. Because brown lunch bags are inexpensive, easily accessible, and inspire creativity, they have been my go to for child play therapy. I have narrowed down my list of therapeutic
Pipe cleaners are one of my go-to craft supplies for the counseling office. They're so versatile, easy to store, and students love to create things with them or just keep ...
Students light up the moment Play Doh appears in any school setting, and school counseling is no exception. Play Doh is not only a great sensory tool that puts students ...
Halloween is coming! Which at my house means there is a lot of excess candy lying around that I can’t (shouldn’t) eat all by myself. If only I had access ...
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In the Classroom
8 Healthy Friendship Qualities to Teach Students
The Counseling Teacher Brandy
Cultivating healthy friendships amongst students is crucial for a positive learning environment. When students know the difference between healthy and unhealthy behaviors, they are able to modify their behavior. Encourage them to look inward as
Managing behavior referrals often fall under the realm of school counseling. However, most school counseling programs have few, if any, behavior management components. Don't worry, we've got you covered! Confident ...
High stakes state testing can generate a lot of anxiety for students and adults alike. Counselors are uniquely prepared to support students so they have the strategies to manage this ...
Creating a positive school culture is such an important step in engaging students in learning. Consistent and frequent kindness activities help build empathy, let students feel comfortable taking risks and ...
